Dear Management History Enthusiasts,
Here is a summary of the noteworthy updates shared with our vibrant community this week:
- 7th Triennial Alberta Institutions Conference & PhD Workshop The conference, scheduled to take place from June 20-22, 2025, in Banff, Alberta, Canada, is being organized by the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta. This esteemed event will focus on cutting-edge research pertaining to institutional theory and its future applications. Accompanying the main conference will be a ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ on June 20, offering emerging scholars a unique opportunity to develop and refine their research projects. The call for papers is now open, with extended abstract submissions due by November 22, 2024. For further details, please visit: Conference Information
- The Historical Development of Colombian Coffee: Prof. Juan C. Lรณpez of Universidad EAFIT presents a compelling exploration of the historical trajectory of Colombian coffee. His video details the strategic evolution of Colombia's coffee industry, tracing its development from the 19th century to its global prominence under the iconic Juan Valdez brand. Read and watch more here: Link
- New Publication: Bankrolling Empire by Sudev Sheth: We are pleased to spotlight Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India by Sudev Sheth (University of Pennsylvania), a recently published work that investigates the pivotal role of the Jhaveri family, prominent financiers in Gujarat, in the political and economic transformation of the Mughal Empire. This book provides a fresh perspective on the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of new states in India. Read Michael O'Sullivan's review in Business History: Book Review
- Publication Alert: We extend our congratulations to Mario Hayek, Wallace A. Williams Jr., Amanda Brown, and Amitava Bose Bapi for their award-winning paper, Implicit Motivations of Entrepreneurial Philanthropists: A Historical Organization Studies Analysis of Andrew Carnegie, which received the prestigious John F. Mee Award at the Academy of Management annual meeting, now published on Journal of Management History. Access the full article here: Click here
- Nobel Prize in Economics 2024: Upcoming Announcement: In anticipation of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics announcement on October 14, we would like to take a moment to recognize the accomplishments of last year's laureate, ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง. Goldin's groundbreaking research on gender inequality and women's labor force participation has made a significant contribution to economic and management history. Don't miss her interview with The Nobel Prize: Claudia Goldin Interview
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Pier Luigi Giardino
Executive Communication Director, AoM MH Division
University of Trento
Italy
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